Iran turmoil and oil shock rattle markets and politics, while war links draw Ukraine and the US deeper into Middle East tensions.
Money and access shape US democracy as billionaires, courts and a DHS shutdown test elections, rights and daily life.
Oil shock from Iran crisis slams stocks and fuels inflation, energy crunch and credit stress from Asia to Wall Street.
Scientists warn vanishing salt lakes threaten ecosystems and local economies, yet large-scale restoration remains complex and costly.
Loss of an anti-war icon and shifts at the Kennedy Center anchor a day of nostalgia-driven style, comedy and TV nostalgia.
From FA Cup drama to MLS chaos, Hamilton’s Ferrari hopes and Larry Bird’s hard road highlight sport’s mix of struggle and renewal.